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Community Engagement Coordinator<br />
<strong><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:</span></u></strong><br />
This is a regular full-time 1.0 FTE position for a Community Engagement Coordinator (CEC) to assist with the fundraising and volunteer needs for Homeward Bound Pets Humane Society, headquartered in McMinnville, OR. The CEC is responsible for assisting the Executive Director (ED) to develop and implement annual fundraising events. Responsible for advancing resources for the organization through community relations, communications and marketing, and volunteer resources. The CEC applies creative and professional communications methods to all available communication channels in order to help HBPets market programs and services, build internal and external goodwill, plan and carry out events. Must have a demonstrated interest and enthusiasm for animal welfare.<br />
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<strong><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</span></u></strong><br />
The following duties are representative of the responsibilities of this position. These assignments may change as the needs and priorities of the organization evolve.<br />
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<strong><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Events: </span></u></strong>
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<li>Plan, design and budget of fundraising.</li>
<li>Construct detailed timelines for each event and monitor activities.</li>
<li>Handle all logistics of event plans within budget constraints.</li>
<li>Establish and use volunteer committees to achieve goals. Prepare agendas and document all progress.</li>
<li>Coordinate and design printed materials and website pages.</li>
<li>Schedule and debrief for each event with Executive Director to ensure all event records are accurate and thorough for future planning and budgeting.</li>
<li>Develop and organize an annual Signature event with the Executive Director including coordinate and acquire raffle and auction items.</li>
<li>There is occasional work required on evenings and weekends. There are often important deadlines and the requirement to coordinate work on multiple assignments at the same time. Must be able to work around pets.&nbsp;</li>
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<strong><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Planning:</span></u></strong>&nbsp;Assist ED to develop and annually update a strategic communications and marketing plan that generates strong public awareness and supports current HBPets program goals and objectives.<br />
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<strong><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Fiscal Management:</span></u></strong> Assist ED to develop detailed annual budgets, subject to final approval by Board of Directors. Implement the annual plan to achieve established goals and objectives while remaining within budget.<br />
<strong><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Community Relations and Outreach</span>:</u></strong>&nbsp; Oversee HBPets communications strategies (website, advertising, email marketing, digital communications, publications, media relations, social media, etc.), policies and procedures with the goal of education and awareness. Develop ideas and opportunities for feature articles, interviews, presentations, newsletters video and other communications activities; develop community-based outreach activities to build and strengthen HBPets reputation. Work with Executive Director to develop effective relationships within the community to increase awareness of HBPets programs. Further develop and grow the<br />
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shelter, spay/neuter clinic and thrift shop through community outreach strategy and presence at key community events.<br />
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<strong><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Media Relations</span>: </u></strong>Establish and cultivate professional media relationships in all key media outlets to enable HBPets to effectively reach our target audiences and achieve our objectives. Monitor social media channels. Work closely with Executive Director to address any media or public relations issues that affect HBPets reputation.<br />
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<strong><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Management of activities:</span></u></strong>
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<li>Donor soft wear management.</li>
<li>Assist the ED by personalizing communications, gratitude plans, services and activities with sponsors and volunteers to solidify relationships and long-term commitment.</li>
<li>Assist the ED with communication programs and materials for thanking and keeping supporters informed.</li>
<li>Manage and execute special engagement programs, including birthdays, anniversaries etc.</li>
<li><span style="font-family:gill sans mt,sans-serif">Providing ongoing and timely recognition and appreciation of supporters.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:gill sans mt,sans-serif">Developing and manage volunteers to support fundraising and service needs while maintaining quality relationships to establish a large, committed volunteer base including college interns who support HBPets.</span></li>
<li>Require participation in community events, social events, meetings and execute successful events that focus on fundraising and community branding.</li>
<li>Skill in designing, maintaining and upgrading attractive, user-friendly websites, flyers, posters and marketing materials.</li>
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<strong><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:</span></u></strong>
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<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree or a minimum of three years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience</li>
<li>Excellent verbal/written communication skills</li>
<li>Strong organizational and time management skills</li>
<li>Mastery of MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook</li>
<li>Ability to operate office equipment, including copiers, printers, and scanners</li>
<li>Work both independently and as a collaborative team member with attention to detail and accuracy</li>
<li>Must have reliable transportation</li>
<li>Must have ability to perform work that could require sitting, walking, stooping, bending and lifting up to 25 pounds</li>
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<strong><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif">COMPENSATION</span></strong><br />
Homeward Bound Pets offers competitive pay and generous paid time off policy.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">HOW TO APPLY</span></strong><br />
Please send your resume and cover letter to Ronnie Vostinak executivedirector@hbpets.org for immediate consideration. Include &ldquo;Community Engagement Coordinator&rdquo; in the subject line of your email.<br />
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